How to Connect at the Club

Whether you are new to town or to the country club scene, or whether you’ve been here for decades, the Urbana Country Club is the best place to connect with people, make new friends and create lifelong memories. There are numerous ways to get involved at the Club. Whether you’re sporty or crafty, have kids or are single, own your own business or are looking to start one, at UCC the opportunities are endless.

Golf

A perfect way to connect with other members is through our golf clinics and UGolf programming. If you are a beginner, the Begin Clinic Series is designed specifically for members who are brand new to the sport and want to learn more. The seven-week series starts with making you comfortable around the clubhouse, golf shop and practice facilities, then moves to putting, chipping, irons and woods, and finally transitions to playing on the course. Begin Clinics are the perfect opportunity to grow your game and connect with other members with similar golfing abilities.

The Enjoy Golf Program is focused on instruction for those looking to get the most out of their game and is directed toward more experienced golfers. With the Enjoy Clinic Series you can connect with golfers, improve your game and then meet on the weekend for a round to test out your new skills. The Uncorked and Under Par Events are a more relaxed series for the intermediate golfer—a perfect mix of good company, excellent instruction and enjoyment of various cocktails, beers and wines.

We also host a number of golf events for the more competitive players. There is Ladies’ and Men’s Member-Guest, T.U.M.S Tournament, the Wingman Classic benefiting the Folds of Honor charity and the Flag Tournament, just to name a few. We program golf events to not only allow you to enjoy the game with your closest friends, but also to expose you to new people.

Tennis

If golf is not your thing, don’t worry, we have Dave Fauble on staff as our tennis professional to help you “get into the swing of things” on the tennis court. The junior tennis program focuses on inclusion for all kids, group participation in learning skills, and games with continual positive reinforcement. At UCC, we try to emphasize that, as each child improves, everyone has more success and more fun. This same principle is used in adult tennis programming as well. For adults and kids alike, it can be a really great way to stay active and make connections both here at UCC and outside of the club.

Ongoing Club Programming

Engaging in one of our groups that meet regularly is a great way to get to know fellow members in a non-intimidating, casual atmosphere. Below are a few of those groups.

Our Business @ UCC Series are the perfect networking events for all business professionals to meet and mingle. The Power Lunch events consist of lunch and a short presentation by a featured speaker, and all in an hour so you can get back to work on time. The Club Connections events are an evening of open networking, allowing members to enjoy refreshments while mingling with other members and their guests in the business community.

For all the moms out there, the UCC Moms Meet and Greet is a monthly meet-up where you can enjoy shared activities like a painting party or a creme brulee clinic or a bus shopping trip to Chicago. Plan play dates and kids activities or just use it as a much-needed excuse to get out of the house to relax with other moms.

Euchre Nights are an adults-only, once a month get together for a night of cards. These nights are full of strategy, switching tables, prizes and unexpected twists. Join the fun and meet others to set up more card nights in the future.

Events

We especially like to get festive around the holidays here at the Club. We offer a wonderful New Year's Eve dinner prepared by Executive Chef Noe Rodriguez, and exciting cocktails to start your new year off with a bang. Mother’s Day Brunch is always a big hit, and guaranteed to put a smile on mom’s face. And the Easter Egg-stravaganza is an event where kids rule the Club, complete with an Easter Bunny visit and a massive easter egg hunt.

Summer events are always a blast at UCC. Memorial Day features great BBQ, pool activities, inflatables for the kids and live entertainment. Fourth of July continues much of the same fun, but it is highlighted with one of the best firework shows around. And our once-a-year blowout party is not one you will want to miss. Past parties have featured an elegant pool-side affair, a neon-powered Miami nights soirée, a red carpet Hollywood bash and cowboy-themed hoedown. These are can’t-miss events!

Halloween is a particularly spooky time at UCC. Be prepared for ghostly activities and a Haunted Hayride that’s not for the faint of heart. There is also a costume parade, Trick or Treat in the dining room, pumpkin decorating and a spooky buffet. And to round out the year, the annual Holiday Party is an event you won’t want to miss! With everyone dressed to the nines, a rockin’ band, incredible food and, of course, the signature Mini Martini Bar, this event is always one for the ages.

Connecting at the Club is easy if you use one of these activities to hang out with your fellow members. So, mark your calendars, join a new club, get more involved in a sport or just strike up a conversation with your neighbor at the bar. At UCC, there are so many ways to walk away with wonderful memories and friends that feel like family.